by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 29, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
I remember my first walkabout with my blanky in tow and the assured waddle of a toddler ready to conquer the world. Graduating to circling the block of our suburban home, again alone, as I moved from toddler to surefooted preteen. The world was mine as I viewed lawns...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 23, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
An Abundance of snowMelts and creates a hole Inevitable freezing and shrinkingHow do you fill this void?The cold look of a loverThe passion seeking forgivenessFrayed edgesStuffed with An excess of caution An excess of moneyAn excess of fruitAn excess of desireAn...
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 16, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
The grapes ripened The vintner harvestedThe wine maker crushedThe distributor deliveredThe store soldYou drankThe labor of the farmerThe sun kissed berryThe toiled soilThe fruit of life.
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 9, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
Watercolors Float Wet on wetCauliflowerSpreadA field of WildflowersDampen betweenGreen flicks of grassesA mirage of sky Sunkissed from belowEach stroke an illusion
by Abbe Rolnick | Jun 2, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
My juice spilledI didn’t touch itHonestJuice fairies appeared out of thin airThey tipped my glass Yes, I know and the mother fairies Clipped their wings No more magicUntil the spill is cleaned.
by Abbe Rolnick | May 26, 2022 | Abbe's Notes
I slipped off my work clothesRelaxed the bodyDonned the sweatpants and cozy topJust for a minute I sat on the bedThe pillow called meThe blankets enveloped me.The world retreated Without intentMy mind and bodyLeft me alone
